I use real life calculations, this month I loaded 1,000 and got 64.1 units that’s ksh 15.6/- last month mid month I bought 1,000/- worth and got 44.4 units that’s ksh 22.5/-, but Kplc applied to have the subsidy scrapped and everyone pay same amount for units consumed.

Then lets do the diesel Vs Ev cost most guys out here drive big engines consuming diesel the downside is that diesel isnt clean energy as such but it is cheaper according to me let the experts do the math

Tesla never sells vehicles in places it does not have a support center (they actually emailed me about that, nilijichocha naitaka and I emailed them

They do not want liability of sumbua customers yet they don’t have direct support in the region. I saw some documentary on Al Jazeera whereby Tesla cars are increasingly gaining popularity in Egypt despite lack of Tesla’s presence in the country. The guys have gone as far as forming a club and even setting up charge stations at select petrol stations using their own funds.

mister_roboto:

EVs still don’t make economic sense.

I’m sure you’re talking about EVs released a decade ago but that is not the case right now.

mister_roboto:

Impractical because of initial cost and unreliable power supply. Without cost subsidies this is a guaranteed failure.

why you this negative though. I hope you not my brother huyo jamaa anaeza kuangusha roho on every idea unampea.

Yes, Teslas come with home chargers that only need 90 minutes to charge from 0 - 100%. Despite the drought power reliability has improved.

mister_roboto:

Fast charging kills the lifespan of the battery, you must know that. And in the Kenyan market reliability and longevity are a big deal.

Not speaking about a cellphone battery. Well, my phone is about a year and half now with fast charging always. Battery performance still superb. Most fast charging batteries for phones and laptops have a lifespan of around 3 years. What about a car?

Manufacturing and charing technologies are very different. Last I checked, EVs have a warranty on battery packs of eight years. Eight years!!!

Speaking of which, current EVs are getting past the 250km mark for entry models and 350km mark for midrange models.

But guys, there is an electric version of the MOBIUS ??? Guess Mobius has inspired who with simplicity? 100% EV with a range of 300KM with the entry model. Bollinger

Domestic electricity has been based on the 50-1500kWh usage band for quite some time now.

do you buy tokens? I dont think they update their website according to real life charges. just buy tokens after paying standing charges and tell me if they reflect what you pointed out

Trey:

Lifeline consumers who use less than 50 kWh per month.
Domestic consumers who use at least 200 kWh.

You got my point wrong, thats why I said "like a mini industry/ business… " alafu, domestic consumers who use more than 200KWh/month their charges are higher than what kplc says on their website. Its a good thng to provide a primary source as their website but I would advise you to not trust what you see. I emailed them last month about some charges and I have never gotten a response, its like their website is just PR.

The 50-1500kWh usage bands have been in use for over a decade now with variable rates for the different bands that are amended every year or so. The surcharges are what change monthly.

Omgitsdes:

I dont think they update their website according to real life charges. just buy tokens after paying standing charges and tell me if they reflect what you pointed out

Omgitsdes:

Its a good thng to provide a primary source as their website but I would advise you to not trust what you see

KPLC rates are dictated by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). The following rates are published in the Kenya Gazette every month. It doesn’t get any official than that.

Fuel Cost Charge (FCC)

Foreign Exchange Rate Fluctuation Adjustment (FERFA)

Omgitsdes:

alafu, domestic consumers who use more than 200KWh/month their charges are higher than what kplc says on their website.

Breaking news: Consumers who use more than 200kWh/month are charged more than those who use less.

KPLC does not publish the surcharges changes on their website. The Kenya Gazette is where it all happens.

Just because you use more than 200kWH, you are not considered a ‘mini-industry’. Your cost per kWh will be higher because most of your usage is charged at a higher band. It is similar to how taxes work.

If consumer A used 150kWH and Consumer B used 250kWH;

Consumer A will be charged at 19.6 per kWh

Fixed Charge - 150

First 50kWh are charged at 2.50 per unit

100kWH is charged at 12.75 per unit

Consumer B will be charged at 20.79 per kWh

Fixed Charge - 150

First 50kWH are charged at 2.50 per unit

200kWH is charged at 12.75 per unit

There are other surcharges (FCC, FERFA, Inflation Adjustment, ERC Levy etc). Some of these charges change monthly and are charged based on your usage.

TL;DR;

More usage = Higher bill.

You have to use 1500kWh per month for the ‘business rate’ to kick in. There is enough confusion already when it comes to electric bills, 500kWh is still charged at a normal rate.

Omgitsdes:

Remember when Akothee was complaining about 100k bill a month? thats the complains we were getting from customers when I was there.

She was a postpaid user. Just last month, postpaid users got higher bills due to some systematic error according to KPLC. It has been happening for years now.

I would know because I have spent countless hours arguing with KPLC about wrong meter readings.

I have not heard any prepaid user who has been affected by this. The only complain is because most users are not aware of the monthly surcharges, fixed charge or how any of it works.

These days I just send KPLC the meter reading and they update my bill. When the KPLC guy comes over for his bi-annual meter reading, I am in the clear and I have no penalties.

For this money, which is about 6 million shillings, you can buy a really good petrol sedan or SUV and be left with enough money for service, fuel, insurance, and replacement parts for about 10 years. Have I mentioned better mileage and performance.

**The world fastest car is electric **
actually you cannot talk about electric cars n ignore Tesla company .the company that has show the world that an electric car can beat the gasoline car hands down .i think they are also greatest competitor to google interms of self driving car